<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the unaudited
financial statements included in the registrant's Form 10-Q for the period ended
March 31, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK>                                 0001052196
<NAME>                                DSET Corporation
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<FN>
<F1> This amount represents Basic Earnings per share
     in accordance with the requirements of Statement
     of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 --
     'Earnings per share.'

<F2> This amount represents Diluted Earnings per share
     in accordance with the requirements of Statement
     of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 --
     'Earnings per share.'
</FN>



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